1979 Cessna 340A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
This 1979 Cessna 340A (N60E) is a well-equipped, performance-upgraded aircraft featuring the highly desirable RAM Series VI conversion paired with American Aviation Intercoolers, delivering 335 HP per side, improved climb performance, higher cruise speeds, and increased gross weight capability. With induction air temperatures reduced dramatically and up to 300 FPM improved climb, this aircraft performs exceptionally well in hot and high conditions. The RAM VI package increases gross weight to 6,390 lbs, giving this aircraft impressive mission flexibility. The panel features a Garmin G600 split-screen glass cockpit (GDU 620), dual WAAS Garmin navigators (GNS 530W & 430W), GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, PMA 8000B Bluetooth audio panel, S-TEC 60-2 autopilot, radar altimeter, and full analog redundancy, including copilot six-pack and pilot standby instruments. Fuel capacity is increased to 202 gallons usable with a right-hand locker tank STC, making this aircraft a serious cross-country machine.
Interior
NEW INTERIOR 2022 -Black executive leather with diamond-stitched seats. -Grey sheepskin front seats with armrest -Garmin USB chargers at all seats -White leather headliner and window trim -Adjustable headrest on all rear seats - Custom Floor mats for high-traffic areas -Nose baggage and locker baggage reworked to match the interior -Aftermarket JETSHADES installed
Exterior
NEW PAINT 2022- Ming blue, metallic silver, and slate gray
Inspection
-2025- 08/2025 - Heater AD status reviewed; no applicable ADs ELT battery due August 2026 -2024- 06/2024 - RH locker tank transfer pump replaced 04/2024 LH auxiliary fuel boost pump overhauled -Left engine new cylinders installed 92.7 hrs -Props Hartzell Scimitars 205.1 hrs since NEW -American Aviation Intercoolers -2025- 08/2025 Alternator overhauled (Hartzell ALV-9610) 08/2025 New Tempest spark plugs installed (LH engine) -2023 - LH exhaust wye-to-elbow clamp replaced -2022- 12/2022 Both Hartzell Scimitar propellers installed NEW Both vacuum pumps replaced (Tempest AA442CW) 02/2022 RH starter overhauled, New Tempest spark plugs installed (RH engine) V-band clamp and seal installed (RH exhaust) -2020- Right engine overhauled, RH magnetos overhauled, RH prop governor overhauled -2023-02/2023 Both fuel selectors overhauled -2022- 03/2022 RH fuel boost pump overhauled 02/2022 Janitrol heater overhauled and installed Combustion blower LH wing nacelle fuel bladder replaced New Gill G-246 24V battery installed
Modifications / STCs
• -4.2 (Max) cabin pressure
• -RAM Series VI Conversion
• -Increased gross weight 6,390
• -VGs installed
• -Speed Brakes
• -Prop Sync
• -Right-Hand Locker Fuel Tank Installed via STC SA2513CE Adds range and mission flexibility with 202 gallons of fuel
• -Cabin pressure heat
• -Janitrol (Hartzell) cabin heater Overhauled and installed 02/2022
• -No applicable ADs as of the latest inspection
• -Factory Air Conditioning
• -Relief Tube
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dawson Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
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$395,000
$438,000
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Clinton, AR | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dawson Aircraft
controller.com
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$395,000
|
Clinton, AR | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dawson Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$407,293
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Clinton, Arkansas, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dawson Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$402,330 *
GBP £298,630
|
Clinton, AR | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 340A
This 1979 Cessna 340A (N60E) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,749 hours on the airframe. There are currently 63 340A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $2,850,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $395,000.
The 340A cruises at 195 kts (361 km/h) with a range of 1,180 nm (2,185 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $154/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $320/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $28,000. With 4,749 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 340A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N60E.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 340A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 340A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
R/H ENGINE MP WILL NOT GO OVER 32 INCHES ABOVE 15,000. PRESSURE TESTED THE RH ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND THE REAR INTAKE PIPE TORN.
THE ACFT LANDED WITH DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATIONS ON LEFT AND NOSE GEAR ONLY. THE RIGHT GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO GO OFF THE RUNWAY INTO GRASS AREA ALONG SIDE THE RUNWAY, THE PROP AND RIGHT WING WERE DAMAGED. UPON SUBSEQUENT IN...
NOSE SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF, ABORTED TAKEOFF TO VERIFY TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. REPORTED BY PILOT
THE AIRCRAFT WAS SECURED AND PARKED ON THE KBOI NORTH RAMP FOR SEVERAL DAYS, WITHOUT MOVEMENT. THE ELT FALSELY ACTIVATED AROUND 0200 UTC ON 02AUG22, ALERTING THE AIR FORCE SEARCH AND RESCUE AND 121.5. UPON INSPECTION, ALL SWITCHES AND CONTROLS WERE...
RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK (TIP TANK) AFT BULKHEAD (PN: 0823400-109) CRACKED IN UPPER RADIUS. THIS BULK HEAD IS AN EXTENSION OF THE AFT WING SPARE IS THE ONLY ONE OF 2 LOCATIONS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK ON THE AIRPLANE. THIS AIRPLANE HAS BEEN THROUGH COU...
AFTER DISCOVERING FAILED RH MLG IDLER BELLCRANK, P/N 0841106-6, DECIDED TO PERFORM NDI INSPECTION OF LH MLG IDLER BELLCRANK P/N 0841106-5. MULTIPLE CRACK INITIATION POINTS WERE FOUND IN THE SAME AREA AS THE FAILED LINK
R/H INNER GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK IDLER HAD BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. CUSTOMER BOUGHT A NEW PART WITH HIM TO INSTALL. BREAKAGE LOOKED CLEAN WITH NO CORROSION AT THE BREAKAGE SURFACE. IN CONVERSATION WITH CUSTOMER, WE HAD THE LEFT SIDE REMOVED AND CHECKED IT ...
AFTER LANDING ON POSTFLIGHT WALK AROUND, DISCOVERED RT INBOARD GEAR DOOR OPEN. FOUND BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY IDLER RT, P/N 0841106-6 FAILED AT ARM THAT ATTACHES TO DOOR ACTUATOR CRANK ASSEMBLY.
24 MONTH 91.411 & 91.413 TEST WAS DUE ON AIRCRAFT. WE PERFORM A PITOT LEAK CHECK PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE STATIC SYSTEM TESTS TO ENSURE OUR TEST EQUIPMENT WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN SELECTING LEAK TEST MODE, I FOUND AN EXCESSIVE PITOT LEAK. TROUB...
RIGHT GEAR DOWN LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE ON LANDING. I LOOKED AT THE LANDING GEAR WHEN THE PLANE WAS TOWED IN TO MY SHOP. I FOUND THE LANDING GEAR MICRO SWITCH ACTUATOR TAB BROKEN. WE JACKED THE AIRPLANE AND REPLACED THE SWITCH TAB AND ADJUSTED....
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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